NIT Calicut has one Research Associate-I position on a contract basis in its Department of Computer Science and Engineering. The work falls under a MoSPI-sponsored project on developing price indices from new and conventional data sources. Applications go by email and must arrive by 11 November 2026, with the online interview two days later. The position carries a consolidated pay of Rs. 65,000 a month.
NIT Calicut Research Associate-I Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | National Institute of Technology Calicut |
| Post | Research Associate-I |
| Department | Computer Science and Engineering |
| Total vacancies | 1 |
| Nature of engagement | Contract |
| How to apply | By email |
| Last date | 11 November 2026 |
The official notification does not specify the age limit or the application fee.
About NIT Calicut
National Institute of Technology Calicut is a technical institute with its campus at N.I.T Campus (P.O), Kerala-673601. This engagement is in its Department of Computer Science and Engineering, for a project sponsored by MoSPI.
NIT Calicut Research Associate-I Vacancy Details 2026
| Post | Vacancies | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Research Associate-I | 1 | Rs. 65,000 /- consolidated per month |
NIT Calicut Research Associate-I Eligibility 2026
The essential qualification is one of the following:
- PhD
- Master's degree in Engineering/ technology or MSc (Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Data Science and Artificial Intelligence/ Electronics and Communication Engineering/ Electrical Engineering) with 3 years experience and at least one journal publication
The Institute reserves the right to relax qualification and experience for candidates with exceptional credentials.
See the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of this post.
Project Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Sponsoring agency | MoSPI |
| Project name | Identification of Avenues for Harnessing Administrative Data / Triangulation of Various New Data Sources viz. E-commerce Sales Data, etc. with Conventional Data Sources for Developing Price Indices |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice date | 30 October 2026 |
| Last date for application submission | 11 November 2026 |
| Date for online interview | 13 November 2026 |
Selection Process
- Applications are shortlisted.
- Eligible candidates are notified by email and invited for the online interview.
Service Conditions
The engagement is initially for 3 months on a contract basis. It may be extendable up to nine months, based on performance and availability of fund.
How to Apply for NIT Calicut Research Associate-I Recruitment 2026
- Fill the registration form annexed to the notice.
- Gather soft copies of the filled form, your most recent CV, and the mark sheets/certificates that support your academic qualification and experience.
- Consolidate all the soft copies into a single PDF document.
- Email the PDF to [email protected] with a copy to [email protected].
- Use the subject line "Application for Research Associate In MoSPI Project".
The applicant is responsible for the authenticity of the information, other documents and photograph submitted.
Applicants already employed in government or any other organization must also submit a "No Objection Certificate" from the employer at the time of interview, along with the documents above.
Important Links
| Link | Open |
|---|---|
| Official notification (PDF) | NIT Calicut Research Associate-I notification (PDF) |
| Application email | Send application to [email protected] |
| Copy email | Send copy to [email protected] |